Senate advances Russian sanctions bill as Zelenskyy watches historic vote
The Senate took the first steps toward passage of a sweeping Russian sanctions bill on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy watching from the Senate Gallery.
U.S. says it intercepted Iran’s missile attack on troops
The U.S. says it thwarted an Iranian missile strike on American forces as tensions flared again in the Middle East.
Once $4.5M in debt, disability service provider Duet updates county board on financial situation
Disability service provider Duet shared progress on reducing its debt from $4.5 million at Tuesday’s Douglas County board meeting, while a law enforcement investigation into the cause continues.
Marvel Studios’ ‘Black Panther’ comes to life in Omaha’s next film-to-concert performance next year
Omaha Performing Arts announced another film-to-concert performance.
Omaha woman to stand trial in sex trafficking case tied to former city employee
Messages between an Omaha woman and a co-defendant allegedly discussed paying at least one person for sex, prosecutors said.
Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor picks farmer as running mate
Lynne Walz has picked a farmer and ag leader as her running mate in the race for Nebraska governor.
Big Ten commissioner promotes Protect College Sports Act, playoff format
Commissioner Tony Petiti commented on the Protect College Sports Act and the College Football Playoff Format at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago.
Who is Jay Clayton? Senate confirms President Trump’s new director of National Intelligence
The U.S. Senate confirmed the next director of national intelligence hours after the office’s temporary leader announced another round of firings.
American Airlines flights held in nationwide ground stop amid IT outage
A systemwide IT outage triggered a nationwide American Airlines ground stop Tuesday night, officials said.
Nebraska basketball season ticket reseat pushed back amid Memorial Stadium renovations
Overlapping timelines for reseating projects within Husker Athletics have postponed the reseating for Nebraska men’s basketball.